Category: Grapes
Winegrape smoke exposure website started
The West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force (WCSETF) has launched its new website spreading information about smoke exposure.
USDA makes indemnity payments to producers impacted by Hurricane Debby
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making indemnity payments to producers impacted by hurricane Debby.
Red Tomato rebrands apples, expands EcoCertified distribution
In time for the 2024 apple season, Red Tomato has rebranded and expanded distribution of its EcoCertified line of products.
New research projects funded to boost rootstock resilience for California grape growers
The California Grape Rootstock Improvement Commission (CGRIC) has approved funding for five new research projects.
Ohio State University hosts Berry Field Night for experienced and novice growers
Ohio State University South Centers will host the Ohio Berry Field Night to provide growers with insights into advanced production techniques.
Intense heat stress California crops, growers
Crops, including grapes and melons, across California continue to take a beating as farmers work to reduce impacts of a lingering heat wave that has increased their costs and jeopardized production.
Fresh Views: Grapevine disease management tackled
California grapevine growers face threats from several major fungal diseases such as powdery mildew (PM), botrytis and more.
Washington growers to hold piece rate recordkeeping webinar
Two Washington growers organizations are collaborating to help the state’s growers deal with piece rate recordkeeping.
FIRA preview: Tree fruit tech options abound at ag robotics conference
The third iteration of FIRA-USA, plans to offer growers of tree fruit, grapes, berries, vegetables and nuts a view of the state of specialty crop robotics and automation.
Great Bear Vineyards’ biologicals focus
Great Bear Vineyards, which is transitioning to organic grape production relies on biological products to help control disease and pests.
Tree fruit, berries, grapes receive USDA market promotion funds
Apples, cherries, pears, cranberries, table grapes and watermelons are among the commodities receiving federal funds for promotion and market development funding.
Cornell University, USDA break ground on new grape research facility
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new state-of-the-art USDA grape research facility on the Cornell AgriTech campus.
Invasive spotted lanternfly confirmed in Michigan
The invasive spotted lanternfly has been found in a Michigan county.
Washington Winegrowers Association to hold food safety webinar
The Washington Winegrowers Association is scheduling a food safety webinar.
Protecting water supplies through groundwater recharge
To help improve water availability, several Central Valley California growers are participating in USDA groundwater recharge program.
Ohio Grape Industries Committee launches Vineyard Expansion Assistance Program
The Ohio Grape Industries Committee has introduced the Vineyard Expansion Assistance Program (VEAP) to bolster grape production in Ohio.
2024 Michigan viticulture field day scheduled
This year’s Michigan Viticulture Field Day and Enology Experience Day are scheduled.
UCDavis hosts Grape Day at the Oakville Station
The Department of Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis will host a Grape Day at the Oakville Station on June 5, 2024.
FIRA USA to showcase ag robotics in northern California
The FIRA USA ag robotics conference returns to California.